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Amsterdam Gay Pride 2015Say: "Gay Pride" and many people will initially think right at our famous Boat Parade. And rightly so. It is a so-called pearl of the Amsterdam Gay Pride. But the festival is much more than that. Nine days the Amsterdam Gay Pride is a big party while an impressive plea for the emancipation of the gay, lesbian bisexual and trans communities. Every year hundreds of thousands of visitors to the capital.

Amsterdam is a relatively small city, where all gay areas are at walking distance. Most gay venues are concentrated in 4 areas, although more and more are spread over town nowadays. Most locals travel by bike.

At night you deserve a good night's sleep; it's good to know if your gay lifestyle is supported and welcome, where you can be yourself, and can just share the bed with your boyfriend, girlfriend or new catch. As we distribute the Amsterdam Gay Map also with the regular hotels, we also know first-hand where our lifestyle is appreciated.

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Amsterdam Pride takes place the first weekend of August. Amsterdam Pride yearly has
street parties on Fri & Sat (till midnight), the Canal parade on Saturday through Prinsengracht & the Amstel canal and Closing Party at Rembrandtplein on Sunday Afternoon. During Amsterdam Pride there are also tons of parties, and may also be the best time to visit one of Amsterdam's many gay bars.

At night you deserve a good night's sleep; it's good to know if your gay lifestyle is supported and welcome, where you can be yourself, and can just share the bed with your boyfriend, girlfriend or new catch. As we distribute the Amsterdam Gay Map also with the regular hotels, we also know first-hand where our lifestyle is appreciated.

Tip!Bed & Breakfast A. van Ostade, experience living like the local gays. Multiple awarded Luxury B& B in the trendy and most wanted Pijp-area, close to down-town. From only Eur. 95 per room per night.

Our gay specific tourist info is used by a.o. KLM in various countries, the Amsterdam Tourist Board (ATCB) & the National Bureau of Tourism
more info about an independent survey about Gay Tourism & Amsterdam, showing Gay Amsterdam is one of the most used resources, can be found here.